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Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education)

Be equipped to successfully manage classroom dynamics. Gain practical experience. Inspire a love of learning in students.

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
73
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
4 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Autumn 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 115527B
UOW: 3233

Overview

The Bachelor of Secondary Education is a four-year degree that allows students to become high school teachers in their chosen discipline. The degree prepares students for the schools and classrooms of today by developing deep content and pedagogical knowledge - that is, what to teach and how to teach it - within a globalised society.

Students study subjects aligned with their major discipline while also developing key professional knowledge about how the brain works, psychology and adolescent development, classroom management and relationships, Aboriginal education, inclusion, special education, technology, and pedagogy.

See the course handbook for more information.

This degree is underpinned by quality professional experience placements in schools and other educational settings where students work with classroom practitioners to combine theory and practice. Most majors within the Bachelor of Secondary Education can be undertaken with an approved minor in order to pursue eligibility for a NESA second teaching area.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Biology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Chemistry 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Earth and Environmental Science 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Health and Physical Education 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Mathematics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Physics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

 

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Health and Physical Education (major)

Throughout this major, you will learn how to teach high school students about personal development, health and physical education, motivating and encouraging them to fully engage in their learning journey. Health and physical education teachers deliver curriculum through a range of movement areas including games, sports, dance, aquatics, and athletics. They also teach students about personal development and health focusing on healthy lifestyle issues and choices, nutrition, self-esteem, knowledge about sexual health and interpersonal skills.

You will study core subjects in health, personal development, and physical education, while also gaining key professional knowledge about how the brain works, psychology and adolescent development, classroom management and relationships, Aboriginal education, inclusion, special education, technology, and pedagogy (that is, what to teach and how to teach it).

UOW has strong community ties with schools and an extensive professional experience program. Throughout the degree you will have opportunities for rural and international professional experiences, to study overseas with UOW's international exchange and study abroad partners, and to join international cultural immersion programs.

Accreditation & professional recognition

This degree is accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. Students seeking work outside NSW or Australia are advised to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for any additional requirements.

The University of Wollongong is committed to supporting students to meet the accreditation requirements to teach in Catholic Diocesan schools. Please contact your Academic Program Director for more information.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Assumed Knowledge
Any 2 units of English, Mathematics Advanced

Recommended Studies
English Advanced, any 2 units of science or Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)


Compulsory Work Based Placement

This course requires a total of 560 hours of compulsory placements over 16 weeks (at 35 hours per week). Each student must complete placements in at least two different schools.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$16656 (2026)$133248 (2026)
WollongongOn Campus$16656 (2025)$133248 (2025)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to: